Blog: Students learn about dental health

Staff from the Henry and Stark County HealthDepartments have been visiting area elementary and preschools to offerinstruction to students regarding the importance of good dental care.

Rae-Ann Tucker-Marshall Henry-Stark Health Department

Staff from the Henry and Stark County HealthDepartments have been visiting area elementary and preschools to offerinstruction to students regarding the importance of good dental care.

RaeAnn Tucker-Marshall, Health Department Public Information Director,has presented to students from preschool to sixth grade. She demonstratesproper toothbrushing and flossing techniques; as well as, explaining hownutrition affects teeth, and how to prevent tooth decay. Tucker-Marshallalso stresses the importance of regular checkups and displays a few itemsused to clean and inspect teeth.

Youngsters are allowed to take part in a short question and answersession regarding the importance of proper dental care for their teeth.Also, everyone in the class receives a special toothbrush, and teachersreceive dental information packets containing suggestions for furtherclassroom activities.

This dental education program is just one of a number of healtheducation programs available to area schools through the Health Department.For more information on the Department's education programs, contact theHealth Department by calling (309) 852-0197 (Henry) or 852-3115 (Stark) orvisit our website at www.henrystarkhealth.com or find us on Facebook atHenry and Stark County Health Departments.